To Whom It May Concern: I am thrilled to write letter of reference for my friend and neighbor, Mary Hanna. I have known her for the last four years as our child care provider. Mary is a kind and patient woman who works hard at everything she does. I first met Mary when I needed child care for my now four year old. I was going back to teaching following maternity leave and needed a competent, reliable, and professional child care provider. Mary and her mother in law ran an excellent in-home daycare that more than fit the bill. My son, Oscar, thrived in their care. He was loved and cared for in every possible way. I never worried about my son while he was with Mary and her mother in law. Mary has since gone on to work in other fields—including at a bank and at a daycare center. She is always open to new opportunities to support her family. Mary is smart and competent. She speaks multiple languages. She understands people and can help in a kind and patient manner. She relates well to children of all ages. When Mary mentioned she was interested in becoming a para-educator for the Sumner School District, it sounded perfect for her. I have been teaching for eighteen years, and I think Mary has the perfect set of skills to help students and teachers. She is kind and patient, she is a quick learner, she is adaptable, and she understands the challenges of being an English language learner herself. Mary would be an excellent addition to your school district. I hope you will consider her. Please feel free to contact me for further reference. Most sincerely, Shannon P Casey English Faculty Bellarmine Preparatory School [email protected] 2122 170th Ave E Lake Tapps WA 98391 253-205-5484